It only took Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly two days to change his tune on marijuana. On April 16, 2017, in an interview with Chuck Todd, host of NBC’s Meet the Press, Kelly said, “Marijuana is not a factor in the drug war.” Fast forward to two days later and Kelly is singing a different song.
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Colorado Governor Raises States’ Rights in Interview on Federal Anti-Pot Laws
In a nationally broadcast interview on Feb. 26, 2017, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said his state has sovereignty on matters of marijuana, despite the federal government’s anti-pot laws and the new attorney general’s stance as a weed opponent. Hickenlooper was a guest on NBC’s Meet the Press.
MyDx’s OrganaDx and AquaDx Sensors Featured in NBC and ABC Network Television News Reports
LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 28, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — MyDx, Inc. (OTCQB:MYDX), a rapidly growing chemical detection company that has developed MyDx®, the first multi-use handheld chemical analyzer for consumers, today announced that its recently launched OrganaDxTM and AquaDxTM sensors are continuing to capture the attention of major US television broadcast news stations.
Florida County to Temporarily Ban Marijuana Sales if Amendment 2 Passes
Charlotte County commissioners decided to put a moratorium on marijuana dispensaries until they can regulate it properly.
The Prison Industrial Complex is Bankrolling Efforts to Keep Pot Illegal
A food service company is spending tens of thousands of dollars to fight an effort to decriminalize marijuana in Arizona.
HBO Picks Up Web Series ‘High Maintenance’ for Six Episodes
Cable network HBO has picked up the popular web series “High Maintenance” for a six episode season, and will also make the previous 19 episodes of the series—which previously aired on Vimeo—available via its HBO GO streaming service.
NBC to Develop Workplace Comedy Set in Marijuana Dispensary
Actor Adam Scott, star of the current box office hit “Hot Tub Time Machine 2” and the recently completed NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation,” has entered into a deal with NBC to develop “Buds,” a workplace comedy set in a Denver-based marijuana dispensary.
Beverly Hills Mom Drives Crowd-Funding Marijuana Venture
Beverly Hills mom Cheryl Shuman may not look like the stereotypical stoner, but she’s hoping her new crowdfunding website will be a driving force to help bring medical marijuana to the masses.
Survey: One in 10 has Worked on Weed
Ever earned a $20 bill … on weed? According to a SurveyMonkey poll conducted by Mashable, one in 10 people in the United States have gone to work while high on marijuana. The poll highlights other drug habits of the American worker, and despite lingering questions, the results help contrast the use of prescription drugs to marijuana.
For Pot Delivery Apps, Making Green Means Wading Into Legal Gray Area
A fresh crop of pot entrepreneurs wants to provide a new way to get a buzz from your smartphone: marijuana delivered on demand.